Toothbrush doctor system

ABSTRACT

A toothbrush holding device for a toothbrush(es) comprises: a housing having an inner volume for storing a liquid and having a horizontally drawn fill line; a weighted base stand; and a lid. The toothbrush holding device, the lid and the weighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holding assembly. Further, the toothbrush holding device comprises heavy duty plastic, with the housing comprising a cylindrical profile. The toothbrush is invertably-inserted into the toothbrush holding device such that the bristles and the head are located at a bottom of the housing located adjacent the weighted base stand. The toothbrush comprises a head with bristles and a shaft and is an oral hygiene instrument. The housing of the toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches in height and about 1½ inches in diameter thereby permitting the toothbrush to be vertically stored in the toothbrush holding device.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority from priorprovisional application Ser. No. 61/419,011, filed Dec. 2, 2010 whichapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understandingthe present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of theinformation provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presentlydescribed or claimed inventions, or that any publication or documentthat is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of holders and morespecifically relates to a holder for storing a toothbrush in a sanitarycondition.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

A variety of oral hygiene measures have been used since before recordedhistory. This has been verified by various excavations done all over theworld, in which chewsticks, tree twigs, bird feathers, animal bones andporcupine quills were recovered. The first toothbrush recorded inhistory was made in 3000 BC, a twig with a frayed end called achewstick.

The toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth andgums that is comprised of a head of tightly clustered bristles mountedon a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of hard-to-reach areas ofthe mouth. Toothbrushes are available with different bristle textures,sizes and forms. Toothbrushes have been made from synthetic fibers sincethey were developed, although animal bristles are still sometimes used.

The benefits of having clean teeth and a healthy mouth have never beendisputed. However, what most people do not realize is that thetoothbrush, can in fact spread more germs than it combats to eliminate.As most people brush their teeth and store their brushes in thebathroom, they may not realize that these unsanitary rooms are idealbreeding grounds for germs and disease causing bacteria. According tothe USDA Office of Public Health and Science, Salmonella and E. coliaccounted for 55% of all food-borne disease outbreaks over a recent tenyear period. Other common bacteria include staphylococci, streptococciand campylobacter. These same bacteria that cause the food-borne healthproblems may frequently be found in bathrooms and unfortunately ontoothbrush bristles.

Although it is a rather uncomforting thought, millions of germs fly outof the toilet bowl and into the air every time it is flushed, settlingon all surfaces including toothbrushes. Additionally, bacteria in themouth which leads to tooth decay, bad breath, and periodontal diseasemay be left behind on the toothbrush and be reintroduced into the mouthwith the next brushing. If a person has a cold or flu, viruses may bepassed onto the toothbrush, re infecting the afflicted person andpotentially making it harder to recover. The family toothbrush holdermay be a means of cross-contamination by passing bacteria from onetoothbrush to another. Since bacteria can multiply so rapidly, atoothbrush provides the kind of moist environment that actuallystimulates bacterial growth. Not only is a germ-free toothbrushimportant to oral health, it is vitally necessary for overall health aswell.

Frequently overlooked is the container in which we choose to store ourtooth brushes. Many households with multiple individuals utilize atoothbrush holder with a plurality of round apertures serving to retain2, 4, 6, or even more than 6 toothbrushes. The bristle area of eachtoothbrush is exposed to the surrounding air which often is filled withgerms and bacteria. A more safe, sanitary, and secure storage containerfor a toothbrush is needed.

Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problemssuch as those found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,214,657 to Winston; U.S. Pub. No.2004/0129580 to Cochran et al; U.S. Pat. No. 5,566,823 to Summers; andU.S. Pat. No. 5,692,603 to Stotesbury. This prior art is representativeof toothbrush holders and sanitary storage containers. None of the aboveinventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seento describe the invention as claimed.

Ideally, a toothbrush holding device should operate reliably and bemanufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a toothbrushdoctor system to provide a portable and sanitizing toothbrush holdingdevice and to avoid the aforementioned problems.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known toothbrushholder device art, the present invention provides a novel toothbrushdoctor system. The general purpose of the present invention, which willbe described subsequently in greater detail is to provide a container tostore and sanitize a toothbrush with an antiseptic mouthwash, thuskilling germs and bacteria which may be lingering on the toothbrush,while also providing the user minty fresh breath when brushing his/herteeth.

The present sanitizing toothbrush holding device for a toothbrush(es) asdisclosed herein preferably comprises: a housing having an inner volumefor storing a liquid and having a horizontally drawn fill line; aweighted base stand; and a lid. The toothbrush holding device, the lidand the weighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holdingassembly. Further, the toothbrush holding device preferably comprisesheavy duty plastic, with the housing comprising a cylindrical profile.The toothbrush is invertably-inserted into the toothbrush holding devicesuch that the bristles and the head are located at a bottom of thehousing located adjacent the weighted base stand. The toothbrush storedtherein comprises a head with bristles and a shaft and is an oralhygiene instrument. The housing of the toothbrush holding device isabout 8 inches in height, permitting the toothbrush to be verticallystored in the toothbrush holding device. Further, the housing of thetoothbrush holding device is about 1½ inches in diameter.

The inner volume of the housing is usable to temporarily store thetoothbrush(es) therein. Additionally, the inner volume of the housing isusable to temporarily store antiseptic liquid therein. The antisepticliquid preferably comprises mouthwash (or other such suitable liquid.)The mouthwash is used to enhance oral hygiene of the user-brusher.Further, the mouthwash when used in combination with toothpaste assistsin killing bacterial plaque causing cavities, gingivitis, and badbreath, generally promoting public and individual health. The toothbrushholding device serves to sanitize the toothbrush between brushingsperformed by the user-brusher.

The horizontal fill line visually indicates to a user-brusher a(preferred) level by which to fill the antiseptic liquid thereto andthus determine how much volume of the antiseptic liquid to use such asto provide suitable hygenic contact with the antiseptic liquid todisinfect the toothbrush(es) from germs that may be transferred to andfro mouth contact with the user-brusher upon use of the toothbrush(es).Further, the horizontal fill line is located at a point such that thevolume of the antiseptic liquid when filled to the horizontal fill linecovers all mouth-engaging portions of the toothbrush(es).

The horizontal fill line is preferably located approximately 3 inchesabove the weighted base stand such that the mouth-engaging portions ofthe toothbrush is covered by the antiseptic liquid, the mouth-engagingportions including the head, the bristles, and a portion of the shaft ofthe toothbrush that normally contacts a mouth of the user-brusher.

The weighted base stand secures the toothbrush holding device in aninverted upright position during a use-period and a non-use period.Further, the weighted base serves to lower a center of gravity of thetoothbrush containing and holding assembly to prevent tipping of suchtoothbrush containing and holding assembly and spilling of theantiseptic liquid. The weighted base stand secures the toothbrushholding device in an inverted upright position during a use-period and anon-use period. The weighted base stand also comprises a sturdy, nonskidcoating on an underside of the weighted base stand for use in increasinga friction coefficient to prevent sliding of the weighted base stand ona planar surface.

The lid is openable and closable in relation to the housing to permitaccess by the user-brusher to the toothbrush(es) in the toothbrushholding device. The lid may comprise a rubber seal thereby providing asecure, substantially air-tight seal providing maximum isolation fromgerms and bacteria. Further, the lid preferably comprises a flip-top lidwith the flip-top lid being rotatably manipulatable in relation to thehousing. The flip-top lid comprises a hinge with the hinge notcompromising a sealing action (or having a sealing action in otherembodiments.) The hinge is a fastener which is located at a top end ofthe housing on the toothbrush holding device. A plurality of thebristles on the toothbrush(es) are immersed in the antiseptic liquidwith the antiseptic liquid being completely sealed and stored within thetoothbrush containing and holding assembly via the flip-top lid.

A kit is embodied herein for the sanitary toothbrush holding systemcomprising: a sanitary toothbrush holding device; a toothbrush; aweighted base stand; a container of antiseptic liquid; and at least oneset of user's instructions.

In accordance with the embodiments of the present invention a preferredmethod of use is disclosed herein comprising: opening a sealed lid of atoothbrush containing and holding assembly; removing a toothbrush fromcontact with an antiseptic fluid contained in a housing of a toothbrushholding device; a user-brusher grasping a handle of the toothbrush anddispensing toothpaste onto bristles of the toothbrush; initiatingbrushing of teeth of the user-brusher; and inserting the toothbrush backinto contact with the antiseptic fluid once the user is finishedbrushing the teeth thereby creating a sanitizing action.

The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as atoothbrush doctor system. For purposes of summarizing the invention,certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention havebeen described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily allsuch advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particularembodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied orcarried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage orgroup of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving otheradvantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of theinvention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed outand distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification.These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the presentinvention will become better understood with reference to the followingdrawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specificationillustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention,toothbrush doctor system, constructed and operative according to theteachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a toothbrush doctor systemin an ‘in-use’ position according to an embodiment of the presentinvention

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a sanitary toothbrush holdingdevice of the toothbrush doctor system according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the sanitary toothbrushholding device of the toothbrush doctor system in another ‘in-use’condition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use according to anembodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter bedescribed in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein likedesignations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to aholder and more specifically relates to a holder for storing atoothbrush in a sanitary condition thus killing germs and bacteria whichmay be lingering on a toothbrush(es), while also providing auser-brusher with additional fresh breath when brushing teeth of theuser-brusher.

Referring now to the drawings FIGS. 1-3, showing perspective views oftoothbrush doctor system 100 according to embodiments of the presentinvention. Toothbrush doctor system 100 preferably comprises sanitarytoothbrush holding device 110; weighted base stand 130; and lid 140 (asshown best in FIG. 3.) Sanitary toothbrush holding device 110 preferablyserves to sanitize toothbrush(es) 150 between brushings performed by auser-brusher.

Sanitary toothbrush holding device 110, weighted base stand 130, and lid140 comprise toothbrush containing and holding assembly 160. Sanitarytoothbrush holding device 110 preferably comprises heavy duty plastic orother suitable durable and non-germ harboring material. Upon readingthis specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriatecircumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, designpreference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost,available materials, technological advances, etc., other materials suchas, for example, rubber, non-corrosive metal, etc., may be sufficient.

Toothbrush(es) 150 preferably comprises an oral hygiene instrument foruse with the present invention. Toothbrush(es) 150 preferably comprisinghead 152 with bristles 154 and shaft 156. Toothbrush(es) 150 may beinvertably-inserted into sanitary toothbrush holding device 110, suchthat bristles 154 and head 152 of toothbrush(es) 150 are located at abottom portion of housing 114 located adjacent weighted base stand 130as shown in FIGS. 1 & 3.

Housing 114 of sanitary toothbrush holding device 110 is about 8 inchesin height, permitting toothbrush(es) 150 to be vertically stored insanitary toothbrush holding device 110. Further, housing 114 of sanitarytoothbrush holding device 110 is about 1½ inches in diameter withinpreferred embodiments. Housing 114 may have a cylindrical profile;however other profiles such as rectangular may be suitable. Housing 114comprises inner volume 118 for storing antiseptic liquid 120. Innervolume 118 of housing 114 is usable to temporarily store thetoothbrush(es) 150 therein. Antiseptic liquid 120 comprises mouthwash orother suitable equivalent. The mouthwash is used to enhance oral hygieneof the user-brusher. Further, the mouthwash when used in combinationwith toothpaste assists in killing bacterial plaque causing cavities,gingivitis, and bad breath.

Further, housing 114 has horizontal fill line 122 as shown in FIG. 2.Horizontal fill line 122 is located approximately 3 inches aboveweighted base stand 130 such that the mouth-engaging portions of thetoothbrush(es) 150 is completely covered (immersed) by antiseptic liquid120. The mouth-engaging portions preferably includes head 152, bristles154, and a portion of shaft 156 of toothbrush(es) 150 that contacts amouth of the user-brusher.

Horizontal fill line 122 visually indicates to the user-brusher a levelby which to fill antiseptic liquid 120 thereto and thus determine howmuch volume of antiseptic liquid 120 to use such as to provide suitablehygenic contact with antiseptic liquid 120 to disinfect toothbrush(es)150 from germs that may be transferred to and fro mouth contact with theuser-brusher upon use of the toothbrush(es) 150. Further, horizontalfill line 122 is located at a point such that the volume of antisepticliquid 120 when filled to horizontal fill line 122 covers allmouth-engaging portions of toothbrush(es) 150 as shown in FIG. 3. Whenthe user-brusher feels that antiseptic liquid 120 is no longersanitizing toothbrush(es) 150 satisfactorily, antiseptic liquid 120 maybe emptied from sanitary toothbrush holding device 110 and replaced withnew antiseptic liquid 120.

Weighted base stand 130 preferably secures sanitary toothbrush holdingdevice 110 in an inverted upright position during a use-period as shownin FIGS. 1 & 3 and a non-use period as shown best in FIG. 2. Further,weighted base stand 130 serves to lower a center of gravity oftoothbrush containing and holding assembly 160 to prevent tipping ofsuch toothbrush containing and holding assembly 160 and spilling ofantiseptic liquid 120. Weighted base stand 130 preferably securessanitary toothbrush holding device 110 in an inverted upright positionduring a use-period and a non-use period. Weighted base stand 130 alsocomprises a sturdy, nonskid coating on an underside of the weighted basestand 130 for use in increasing a friction coefficient to preventsliding of weighted base stand 130 on a planar surface. The planarsurface may include but is not limited to a countertop such as near sink170 as shown in FIG. 1 or a shelf inside of a medicine cabinet.

Lid 140 is preferably openable and closable in relation to housing 114to permit access by the user-brusher to toothbrush(es) 150 in sanitarytoothbrush holding device 110. Lid 140 preferably comprises at least onerubber seal thereby providing a secure, effectively air-tight seal (whenclosed) providing maximum isolation from germs and bacteria. Further,lid 140 preferably comprises a flip-top. The flip-top of lid 140 ispreferably rotatably manipulatable in relation to housing 114. Flip topof lid 140 preferably comprises hinge 144 with hinge 144 notcompromising a sealing action. Hinge 144 is a fastener which is locatedat top end 116 of housing 114 on sanitary toothbrush holding device 110.A plurality of bristles 154 on toothbrush(es) 150 are immersed inantiseptic liquid 120 with antiseptic liquid 120 being completely sealedand stored within the toothbrush containing and holding assembly 160 vialid 140 having a flip-top as shown in FIGS. 1 & 3. Lid 140 may bemanufactured in a wide array of colors and designs per user-brusher'spreference such as to fit the décor of a bathroom for example.

Sanitary toothbrush holding device 110 may be sold as kit 340 comprisingsanitary toothbrush holding device 110; toothbrush(es) 150; weightedbase stand 130; container of antiseptic liquid 120; and at least one setof user's instructions. Other dental devices may be included within kit340. Sanitary toothbrush holding system 100 may be manufactured andprovided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wideassortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it shouldbe appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering suchissues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences,cost, structural requirements, available materials, technologicaladvances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example,including more or less components, customized parts, different indiciacombinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

FIG. 4. shows a flowchart 450 illustrating a method of use 400 accordingto an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

Referring now to FIG. 4. showing a method (at least herein embodyingmethod of use 400) of using sanitary toothbrush holding device 110preferably comprises the steps of: step one 401 opening a sealed lid 140of toothbrush containing and holding assembly 160; step two 402 removingtoothbrush(es) 150 from contact with antiseptic liquid 120 contained inhousing 114 of sanitary toothbrush holding device 110; step three 403 auser-brusher grasping a handle of toothbrush(es) 150 and dispensingtoothpaste onto bristles 154 of toothbrush(es) 150; step four 404initiating brushing of teeth of the user-brusher; and step five 405inserting toothbrush(es) 150 back into contact with antiseptic liquid120 once the user is finished brushing their teeth thereby creating asanitizing action.

It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can becarried out in many different orders according to user preference. Uponreading this specification, it should be appreciated that, underappropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference,user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements,available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of usearrangements such as, for example, different orders withinabove-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps,including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may besufficient.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary andnumerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readilyenvisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which areintended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention.Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially thescientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiarwith patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from acursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure ofthe application.

1. A sanitary toothbrush holding system comprising: a toothbrush holdingdevice having, a housing having an inner volume for storing anantiseptic liquid and having a horizontal fill line; a weighted basestand; a lid; wherein said toothbrush holding device, said lid and saidweighted base stand comprise a toothbrush containing and holdingassembly; said toothbrush comprising a head with bristles and a shaft;wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily storesaid toothbrush(es) therein; wherein said inner volume of said housingis usable to temporarily store said antiseptic liquid therein; whereinsaid horizontal fill line visually indicates to a user-brusher a levelby which to fill said antiseptic liquid thereto and thus determine howmuch volume of said antiseptic liquid to use such as to provide suitablehygenic contact with said antiseptic liquid to disinfect saidtoothbrush(es) from germs that may be transferred to and fro mouthcontact with said user-brusher upon use of said toothbrush(es); whereinsaid horizontal fill line is located at a point such that said volume ofsaid antiseptic liquid when filled to said horizontal fill line coversall mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush(es); wherein saidweighted base stand in combination with said toothbrush holding deviceserves to lower a center of gravity of said toothbrush containing andholding assembly to prevent tipping of such toothbrush containing andholding assembly and spilling of said antiseptic liquid; wherein saidweighted base stand secures said toothbrush holding device in aninverted upright position during a use-period and a non-use period;wherein said lid is openable and closable in relation to said housing topermit access by said user-brusher to said toothbrush(es) in toothbrushholding device; and wherein said sanitary toothbrush holding systemserves to sanitize said toothbrush between brushings performed by saiduser-brusher.
 2. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 1wherein said toothbrush holding device comprises heavy duty plastic,said housing comprising a cylindrical profile.
 3. The sanitarytoothbrush holding system of claim 1 wherein said lid comprises a rubberseal thereby providing a secure, air-tight seal providing maximumisolation from germs and bacteria.
 4. The sanitary toothbrush holdingsystem of claim 1 wherein said weighted base stand comprises a sturdy,nonskid coating on an underside of said weighted base stand for use inincreasing a friction coefficient to prevent sliding of said weightedbase stand on a planar surface.
 5. The sanitary toothbrush holdingsystem of claim 1 wherein said horizontal fill line is locatedapproximately 3 inches above said weighted base stand such that saidmouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush is covered by said antisepticliquid, said mouth-engaging portions including said head, said bristles,and a portion of said shaft of said toothbrush that contacts a mouth ofsaid user-brusher.
 6. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 5wherein said toothbrush stored within comprises an oral hygieneinstrument.
 7. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 5 whereinsaid antiseptic liquid comprises mouthwash.
 8. The sanitary toothbrushholding system of claim 7 wherein said mouthwash is used to enhance oralhygiene of said user-brusher.
 9. The sanitary toothbrush holding systemof claim 8 wherein said mouthwash when used in combination withtoothpaste assists in killing bacterial plaque causing cavities,gingivitis, and bad breath.
 10. The sanitary toothbrush holding systemof claim 3 wherein said lid comprises a flip-top lid, said flip-top lidrotatably manipulatable in relation to said housing.
 11. The sanitarytoothbrush holding system of claim 10 wherein a plurality of saidbristles on said toothbrush(es) are immersed in said antiseptic liquidwith said antiseptic liquid being completely sealed and stored withinsaid toothbrush containing and holding assembly via said flip-top lid.12. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 11 wherein saidflip-top lid comprises a hinge.
 13. The sanitary toothbrush holdingsystem of claim 12 wherein said hinge does not compromise a sealingaction.
 14. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 13 whereinsaid hinge is a fastener which is located at a top end of said housingon said toothbrush holding device.
 15. The sanitary toothbrush holdingsystem of claim 1 wherein said toothbrush is invertably-inserted intosaid toothbrush holding device such that said bristles and said head arelocated at a bottom of said housing located adjacent said weighted basestand.
 16. The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 1 whereinsaid housing of said toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches inheight, permitting said toothbrush to be vertically stored in saidtoothbrush holding device.
 17. The sanitary toothbrush holding system ofclaim 16 wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding device is about1½ inches in diameter.
 18. A sanitary toothbrush holding systemcomprising: a toothbrush holding device having, a housing having aninner volume for storing an antiseptic liquid and having a horizontalfill line; a weighted base stand; a lid; wherein said toothbrush holdingdevice, said lid and said weighted base stand comprise a toothbrushcontaining and holding assembly; wherein said toothbrush holding devicecomprises heavy duty plastic, said housing comprising a cylindricalprofile; said toothbrush comprising a head with bristles and a shaft;wherein said toothbrush comprises an oral hygiene instrument; whereinsaid toothbrush is invertably-inserted into said toothbrush holdingdevice such that said bristles and said head are located at a bottom ofsaid housing located adjacent said weighted base stand; wherein saidhousing of said toothbrush holding device is about 8 inches in height,permitting said toothbrush to be vertically stored in said toothbrushholding device; wherein said housing of said toothbrush holding deviceis about 1½ inches in diameter; wherein said inner volume of saidhousing is usable to temporarily store said toothbrush(es) therein;wherein said inner volume of said housing is usable to temporarily storesaid antiseptic liquid therein; wherein said horizontal fill linevisually indicates to a user-brusher a level by which to fill saidantiseptic liquid thereto and thus determine how much volume of saidantiseptic liquid to use such as to provide suitable hygenic contactwith said antiseptic liquid to disinfect said toothbrush(es) from germsthat may be transferred to and fro mouth contact with said user-brusherupon use of said toothbrush(es); wherein said horizontal fill line islocated approximately 3 inches above said weighted base stand such thatsaid mouth-engaging portions of said toothbrush is covered by saidantiseptic liquid, said mouth-engaging portions including said head,said bristles, and a portion of said shaft of said toothbrush thatcontacts a mouth of said user-brusher; wherein said antiseptic liquidcomprises mouthwash; wherein said mouthwash is used to enhance oralhygiene of said user-brusher; wherein said mouthwash when used incombination with toothpaste assists in killing bacterial plaque causingcavities, gingivitis, and bad breath; wherein said horizontal fill lineis located at a point such that said volume of said antiseptic liquidwhen filled to said horizontal fill line covers all mouth-engagingportions of said toothbrush(es); wherein said weighted base stand incombination with said toothbrush holding device serves to lower a centerof gravity of said toothbrush containing and holding assembly to preventtipping of such toothbrush containing and holding assembly and spillingof said antiseptic liquid; wherein said weighted base stand comprises asturdy, nonskid coating on an underside of said weighted base stand foruse in increasing a friction coefficient to prevent sliding of saidweighted base stand on a planar surface; wherein said weighted basestand secures said toothbrush holding device in an inverted uprightposition during a use-period and a non-use period; wherein said lid isopenable and closable in relation to said housing to permit access bysaid user-brusher to said toothbrush(es) in toothbrush holding device;wherein said lid comprises a rubber seal thereby providing a secure,air-tight seal providing maximum isolation from germs and bacteria;wherein said lid comprises a flip-top lid, said flip-top lid rotatablymanipulatable in relation to said housing; wherein a plurality of saidbristles on said toothbrush(es) are immersed in said antiseptic liquidwith said antiseptic liquid being completely sealed and stored withinsaid toothbrush containing and holding assembly via said flip-top lid;wherein said flip-top lid comprises a hinge; wherein said hinge does notcompromise a sealing action; wherein said hinge is a fastener which islocated at a top end of said housing on said toothbrush holding device;and wherein said sanitary toothbrush holding system serves to sanitizesaid toothbrush between brushings performed by said user-brusher. 19.The sanitary toothbrush holding system of claim 18 further comprising akit including: said toothbrush holding device for at least onetoothbrush(es); said toothbrush; said weighted base stand; a containerof said antiseptic liquid; and at least one set of user's instructions.20. A method of using a sanitary toothbrush holding system comprisingthe steps of: opening a sealed lid of a toothbrush containing andholding assembly; removing a toothbrush from contact with an antisepticfluid contained in a housing of a toothbrush holding device; auser-brusher grasping a handle of said toothbrush and dispensingtoothpaste onto bristles of said toothbrush; initiating brushing ofteeth of said user-brusher; and inserting said toothbrush back intocontact with said antiseptic fluid once said user is finished brushingsaid teeth thereby creating a sanitizing action.